Nissan Altima vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Kia Optima
- Length189.8 in
- Height57.9 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Curb weight3,055 lb – 3,268 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Kia Optima width71.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Optima is 3.4 in shorter (189.8 in vs 186.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 0.4 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.1 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 0.4 in taller (57.9 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 107.1 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 53 lb heavier (3,162 lb vs 3,215 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 107.1 in)
- Length: Kia Optima is 3.4 in shorter (189.8 in vs 186.4 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 53 lb heavier (3,162 lb vs 3,215 lb)
- Height: Kia Optima is 0.4 in taller (57.9 in vs 58.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 0.4 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 3.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Kia Optima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Optima — Based on length × width (Kia Optima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Altima | Kia Optima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.8 in | 186.4 in | 3.4 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 58.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 107.1 in | 2.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,162 lb | 3,215 lb | 53 lb |
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